Sat, Aug 15, 2020
Today on Theatre Corner, we catch up with actor Alimi Ballard (Queen of the South, Numb3rs) and opera singer Michelle Bradley. Ballard discusses his past roles, introduction to acting, and discovering the key players in his life. Bradley speaks on her experiences training abroad and her role as "Aida" in her U.S. debut.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020
Today, we travel up to the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles to speak with actors DB Woodside (Lucifer, 24) and Kelly McCreary (Grey's Anatomy, Station 19), who are both performing in Dominique Morrisseau's play, "The Skeleton Crew". Woodside discusses slipping into a character's skin, and how he accidentally became an actor. McCreary talks about what consistently draws her back to the stage.
Sat, Sep 5, 2020
We sit down with two incredible actors, Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Steve Harvey Show, The Game) and Ro Boddie. Robinson, an NAACP Image award winner, talks about her career, her conservatory, and the difference between performing for a live audience versus a camera. Boddie discusses his performance in the one-man-show, "Every Brilliant Thing," and what it means to have illegal fun.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Today, we sit down with two legendary figures in the entertainment industry, director Sheldon Epps (Frasier, Girlfriends) and Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show). Epps discusses his tenure at the Pasadena Playhouse, his favorite pieces he directed, and what it takes to tackle important issues through art. Rashad provides her advice to young actors and details her first acting experience.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Theatre Corner Backstage takes a look behind the curtain at San Diego's most iconic theatrical production, "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at The Old Globe. Hear from cast members and artistic director Barry Edelstein on their experiences with the production and how The Old Globe is managing to overcome a theatre-less world in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Theatre Corner Backstage takes an in-depth look at one of Shakespeare's most iconic plays, "Hamlet." With countless productions over its 400-year life, The Old Globe broke box-office records with their 2017 hit featuring a diverse cast and Black lead. Hear from cast members and director Barry Edelstein on their experiences with the production, the importance of diversity in Shakespeare, and how one can cope with grief through Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.